AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChurch Diplomacy: The Vatican is running its annual formation course for 147 newly appointed bishops in Rome (Sept 2–10), including Seychelles prelates, aiming to strengthen communion and practical episcopal leadership. Social Attitudes: A new Afrobarometer profile finds Africans are broadly tolerant across ethnicity and religion, but immigration is where inclusion drops—many also worry about unfair treatment by institutions. Tourism & Culture Links: Chinese Ambassador Lin Nan met Seychelles Tourism and Culture Minister Amanda Bernstein to discuss cultural heritage, archives, fashion exchange, tourism promotion and skills training. Education Exchange: Seychelles Tourism Academy hosted Russia’s Knowledge Day lesson for Culinary Arts students, blending language, school-year traditions and hands-on environmental education. Local Policy: Seychelles has set out three conditions foreigners must meet before a residence permit is considered, including family/domestic ties and a meaningful contribution to life in Seychelles. Travel Industry Buzz: Seabourn opened bookings for its 138-day 2029 world cruise, featuring Praslin in the Seychelles among 58 destinations. Immigration Rules Abroad: Thailand confirmed visa-free stays will drop from 60 to 30 days for many countries from Sept 15, with Seychelles and Mauritius getting separate 15-day exemptions.
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